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U. of Miss. may get extended bus service

OXFORD, Miss. — djournal.com reported that the Oxford-University Transit Commission is looking into extending bus service until 9 p.m. on all routes, in response to a survey of University of Mississippi students. One transit official told the paper that students are saying that they need transportation after 6:30 p.m.

Oxford city officials would have to agree to financial support for the extension to be implemented. For the full story, click here.

Clinton Bench has been named the new fleet & transit director. Before joining UCLA, Clinton served as manager of transit service planning for the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization and deputy executive director of planning with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

Beginning this fall, the university is replacing the service provided by its Ryan Field Shuttle with the CTA’s #201 Central/Ridge bus route, which will offer university faculty, students and employees with more frequent service, longer service hours, and extended routing.